Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Thomas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). White opal (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a club on her belt, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her black hair up. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Aline's homeland. Aline decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aline fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Purson will drive conversation. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a blue shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and white pants. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Amber (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Fire opal (800 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are yellow and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jade (130 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her blonde hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His black hair is thinning but still full. This white eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.